Having
been born December 26, 1899 (December 1885, Bengali 1294 from another
source), Swamiji’s childhood was one of religious fervor. Since childhood
he was religious in nature and his activities were unique
which differenciated him from ordinary people. Although his parents
thought him very strange, they allowed because he was safe and not
bothering them.

He soon
realised the real
Mantra "Om" and never looked back again. He wrote ," Hari Om,
Hari Om, Hari Om, Hari Om" should not only be uttered, but should
also be chanted. Know it to be the mighty incantation for
unification of all. "Hari" means "God" and "Om" means "Yes", i.e.
"Om" stands for "Being". "Hari Om" thus means "God is". The
word "Hari" connotes 'one who gathers' , 'one who accumulates', 'One
who culls'. The great mystic syllable "Om" being about integration
of all fragmental units into an integrated and indivisible entity.
For this reason alone, this mighty "Mantram" is otherwise designated as
"Hari". All the wisdom of the universe, all truth, all weal, all
incantation, all symbols, methods, ways means theories and approaches lie
gathered together and accumulated only in Omkar. "Hari" means
everything and "Om" means the mystic syllable.

The interpretation of
the expression "Hari Om" when fully elucidated and expounded, stands out
as "God exists", and "God Himself has become everything". While
chanting "Hari Om", do always try to comprehend this meaning of the
expression. Also do always bear in mind that the only

object of publicly
chanting "Hari Om" is to promote an eager interest in and intense liking for
the "Akhanda (indivisible, all comprehensive and integrated holy) name
of God in oneself as also amongst the seekers and aspirants. While
reciting "Hari Om" in course of perambulation, never

fail to keep in mind
that you are thereby reminding the people that "God exists and God is
everything"

Babamani's
teachings combine to make intellectual understanding a firm foundation
upon
which to erect our devotional practices. He had the gift of weaving
(moksha)etenlal life, wisdom, with bhakti, devotion. He tought an aspirant
how to move from the intellectual contemplation of the whys and hows of
creating a discipline, to the practical applications of actually sitting
for prayer of the Great Mantra Pranava – “OM”. He clearly explained how to
sit, how to breathe, how to attain oneness with the Guru and oneness with
the God & Goddess.

Babamani
dedicated his entire life to work & worship. His selfless love was visible
in all his actions. He was generous beyond measure and had a truly divine
sense of humor. He inspired by example, and to see Babamani performed
Samabeta Upasana created a desire in the blessed observer to also worship
the Divine. To hear him chant filled with the bhava of inspired
enthusiasm, creates a desire in us to learn the mantras; to watch him,
sparks a desire to experience that same depth of absorption.

Like a master
craftsman, he utilised all the tools of chanting: mantra, pranayama and
asana; with focused attention and profound respect, he transformed every
ritual into an offering of love and surrender.

What is even
more extraordinary is that he was able to maintain the same bhava in all
actions. Whether he was performing a upasana, chanting at the Bigraha
“OM”, tirelessly working for writing letters, chopping wood for the work,
making brick for Ashrama or helping in construction or maintenance of the
ashram, he maintained that same loving Bhava, because they are all
offerings for the Beloved God. Babamani told being spiritual means giving
more than we take. Living the life of a brahmin means conforming one's
behavior to those who have lived the ideal. It is only then that we can
genuinely transform ourselves into really pure and silent divine beings.

His deep love,
his intuitive understanding and his spiritual experience is evident in
every bani and books. He not only wrote books, but he was a living
testament to its ideal and philosophy. He brings to life every character
within the scriptures with such intensity, that we begin to realize that
these very same characters exist within us. We then are able to learn how
we can purify ourselves until we, too, realize our own Divinity!

For a
complete list of books, please go to the book section of this web
site.

Although
a very good student in High School, and was treated as
intellectually gifted by both teachers and students and passed his Matric
examination with high rank but he abandoned final examination (B.A.)
in college as a protest against British Government. He wrote "
Patriotism is not a commodity for sale. Don't expect a reward for
your love for country. Do you expect a garland for your breathing
air? Patriotism is an natural as respiration." He told "Politics and
Religion - both are products of strong ethical codes. There is no
room for cowardice in either of the two. Cowards resort to
irreligious malpractices in the name of religion. They again do
greater interests of the people. From this view point, Religion and
Politics are synonymous. But those who practice religion only for
their own deliverance; politics for self and party-interest are engrossed
in petty affairs. Precious human life has not been gifted for doing
such petty things.

Babamaniwas noted for his
gentleness, kindness, breadth of vision and quiet but profound
manner...never running after mere outer appearances. Swami Swarupanda
Paramhansha Deva had a special humility that saw God in each creature and
sought to help each person discover God in their own way.

On 21th April, 1984, he
left this mortal world and merged into the Omnipresent spirit.